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American Express Best Chef: New York City
Chefs who have set new or consistent standards of excellence in their respective regions. Chef may be from any kind of dining establishment and must have been a working chef for at least five years. The three most recent years must have been spent in the region where chef is presently working.

Past Winners
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1999 Winner
Lidia Bastianich
Felidia Ristorante
243 E. 58th Street
New York
NY, 10022
212-758-1479
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1998 Winner
Eric Ripert
Le Bernardin

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1997 Winner
Charles Palmer
Aureole

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1996 Winner
Jean-Georges Vongerichten
JoJo and Vong

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1995 Winner
Gray Kunz
Lespinasse (The St. Regis Hotel)

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1994 Winner
David Bouley
Bouley

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1993 Winner
Alfred Portale
Gotham Bar & Grill

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1992 Winner
Daniel Boulud
Le Cirque

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